Pagán Near Return, MRI Next

Emilio Pagán is making a strong comeback from his hamstring strain, throwing 20 pitches in the bullpen with full arsenal and getting the green light from the Reds’ medical staff—more aggressive than expected. His next big step: a Saturday MRI; if clean, he’ll throw off the mound and could face hitters as early as Tuesday, prioritizing how his body feels over the initial 4-8 week timeline. His return is crucial, as the Reds’ bullpen, already struggling with a 29th-ranked ERA, has missed his presence since May. Even sidelined, Pagán’s energy and support from the dugout have been invaluable. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a30d563b1544b4a1